Android is an open source mobile operating system developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance. It allows developers to write and distribute applications for mobile devices. The popularity of Android has grown significantly, with over 100,000 apps now available in the Android Market, which has surpassed 1 billion downloads. The document references several sources that provide information on Android's licensing, popularity, available apps, and marketing statistics.
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